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As a doctor what's your opinion of the new weight loss drug qsymia (phentermine and topiramate)? would you/have you used it yet? results?
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Not so new: Dr's have used this drug (combo of 2 generics changed into an er). It's a safe & effective medication when used in the right person for the right amount of time. Note that safe does not mean without side effects. It should be used for no more than a few months along w/ ongoing lifestyle changes (dietary modification, exercise). The key is maintaining that lifestyle change once med stopped.
Answered 3/1/2020
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